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Queensland premier says ‘no update’ on anti-discrimination reforms – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2024

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

AAP · Jun 8, 2024

Wong makes dash to Solomons to rebuild Pacific 'family'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is the second senior Albanese minister to make a dash for the Solomon Islands in a bid to improve the relationship.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

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Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

‘Reckless’: Penny Wong condemns Peter Dutton’s threats to cut ties with International Criminal Court

Foreign minister also accuses the Greens of involvement in ‘violent and aggressive protests’ in Senate estimates

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Biden only published partial version of Gaza ceasefire proposal, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israel’s PM says US president only published some of the detail in his plan to wind down war in Gaza and says return of hostages key to any discussions

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks

NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

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Focus on 'human catastrophe' of Gaza war, not politics

The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Rallies decry Rafah offensive as police probe vandalism

More pro-Palestine rallies are expected in Sydney and Melbourne after MPs' offices and a US consulate were vandalised, prompting police to investigate.

AAP · May 31, 2024

Matt Canavan claims Trump convictions a ‘political witch hunt’ as Greens declare Republican ‘unfit to be president’

Anthony Albanese refuses to comment on Trump guilty verdict as minor parties condemn or celebrate result

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Concern for Australian activist sentenced in Hong Kong

The Australian government and opposition have expressed concerns about the sentencing of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Chinese security law.

AAP · May 30, 2024

China lifts ban on Australian beef exporters in the latest sign of thaw

Move follows lifting of restrictions on imports of Australian wine, coal, timber and barley.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024

Australia must use sanctions to hold Israel accountable for conduct in Gaza, MSF chief says

Israel pursuing a policy of ‘deliberate deprivation’ and taking ‘disproportionate’ military action against Palestinians in Gaza, Dr Christos Christousays

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

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AAP · May 28, 2024

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Concerns have been raised about the risk of escalation from China's military drills around Taiwan after the inauguration of a democratically-elected president.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.

AAP · May 27, 2024

More humanitarian aid boost to war-torn Syria

The Australian government will provide an extra $10 million in aid to United Nations organisations in Syria as part of humanitarian relief efforts.

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024

Palestinian officials seek Australian help with building ‘democratic institutions’ amid statehood talks

Head of Palestinian delegation says support of statehood ‘should not be lip service’ as other countries prepare to formally recognise state

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AAP · May 25, 2024

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.

AAP · May 23, 2024

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

Two Australian government-assisted flights out of New Caledonia have been scheduled after more than a week of deadly riots have marred the French territory.

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024

PM defends response to ICC arrest warrant request – as it happened

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AAP · May 22, 2024

Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024

The ICC will consider arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. How has Australia responded?

An arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine was welcomed, but the government’s response this time has been more muted

AAP · May 21, 2024

Another 103 Australians evacuated from New Caledonia

The arrival of another flight repatriating Australians stranded in New Caledonia after deadly riots means half the people who wanted to leave have arrived home.

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Macron to visit New Caledonia to ‘set up mission’ after deadly riots

French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring ‘calm and order’

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